On the appeal of zines, Will Arnold observes, "You can can fold some paper and call it a book, and it can go live in the world that way."
Halcyon: a self-portrait in epic poetry
In Halcyon, her debut collection of poetry, Madeline Blair's narrator journeys into the underworld, a modern-day Persephone who is pulled back from the brink of death, but left forever altered.
Learn or die: A review of Parable of the Sower
Jess reviews the graphic novel adaptation of Parable of the Sower by Damian Duffy and John Jennings.
Take in a truly big adventure with Little People
Seth chats with local designer/writer Dan Wild about his novel Little People.
Z Snyder's The Witch is the supernatural book series we need right now
Debra reviews the first book in local writer Z. Snyder's revolutionary, queer supernatural series, The Witch.
Local author Mike Trippiedi's Once Upon an Ending a frank look at our possible future
Jarrod reviews local author Mike Trippiedi's science fiction novel Once Upon an Ending.
Cataloging hidden treasure: Exhibiting the Cavagna Sangiuliani Collection at the Rare Book Library
John talks about the Cavagna Sangiuliani Collection and its origins with curator Chloe Ottenhoff of the University of Illinois Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
The Newspaperman in CU
Ashley takes a look at local author Sal Nudo's new novella The Newspaperman.
Chatting with master poet Laurence Lieberman
Jeff Nelson discusses Laurence Lieberman's career, including his work at the University of Illinois and his recent publications.
Wilson and the genre of the weird
Kate speaks with local author Caleb Wilson about his debut novella Polymer, which was published as a part of the New Bizarro Author Series and subscribes to being part of the "genre of the weird."
Consider the donut
Gale takes a look at local editor Jason Lee Brown's recent work on The Book of Donuts, published earlier this year.
“A joke can be a deadly serious thing” with Anthony Marra
Rebecca interviews author Anthony Marra about mixtapes, Russia, and humor as a means of resisting -- all in prep of his PygLitFest appearance Friday.
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